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Illustration - Electricity Transmission

Illustration - A staff member checks the cables of the Hami-Chongqing 800 kV ultra-high voltage direct current power transmission project in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 19, 2025. Xinjiang is a key sending hub in China's west-to-east power transmission program. Once considered economic obstacles, Xinjiang's vast deserts and arid landscapes have been transformed into a renewable energy goldmine, blessed with strong wind and long hours of sunshine. Since 2010, Xinjiang has cumulatively transmitted over 900 billion kilowatt-hours of power outside the region, with renewable energy accounting for approximately 30 percent of the total. The electricity supply coverage extends to 22 provincial-level regions across China. Photo by Du Jinming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's ultra-large self-propelled dredger completes construction task in Pinglu Canal project

STORY: China's ultra-large self-propelled dredger completes construction task in Pinglu Canal project SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: QINZHOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tian Jing Hao leaving Qinzhou Port, China's Guangxi STORYLINE: China's ultra-large self-propelled cutter-suction dredger Tian Jing Hao, or Sky Whale, on Saturday completed its task in the ongoing Pinglu Canal project in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Initiated in August 2022, the 134.2-km-long Pinglu Canal stretches from the Xijin reservoir in the city of Hengzhou to Qinzhou port in the south of Guangxi. The Tian Jing Hao was used in the waterway construction of the canal on Aug. 20, 2023. Since then, it has dredged around 2,570,000 cubic meters of sand and mud. Since it was put into operation in 2010, the Tian Jing Hao has played an important role in the construction of major ports along China's domestic coast and major national strategic projects.

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FRANCE-CHINA-FRENCH THEATER DIRECTOR-INTERVIEW

(240122) -- PARIS, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on June 9, 2010 shows French theater director Patrick Sommier receiving Beijing Great Wall Friendship Award from Beijing municipal government. TO GO WITH "Feature: French theater director's 20-year ties with Chinese operas" (Xinhua)

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U.S.-ECONOMY-HOME SALES

(230823) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 22, 2023 shows an advertisement in front of a real estate for sales in Millbrae, California, the United States. The sales of previously owned homes in the United States dropped 2.2 percent in July from June to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 4.07 million units, the National Association of Realtors reported Tuesday. Sales were 16.6 percent lower compared with July of last year, while homes were sold at the slowest July pace since 2010. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

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U.S.-ECONOMY-HOME SALES

(230823) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 22, 2023 shows an advertisement in front of a real estate for sales in Millbrae, California, the United States. The sales of previously owned homes in the United States dropped 2.2 percent in July from June to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 4.07 million units, the National Association of Realtors reported Tuesday. Sales were 16.6 percent lower compared with July of last year, while homes were sold at the slowest July pace since 2010. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

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U.S.-ECONOMY-HOME SALES

(230823) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 22, 2023 shows an advertisement in front of a real estate for sales in Millbrae, California, the United States. The sales of previously owned homes in the United States dropped 2.2 percent in July from June to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 4.07 million units, the National Association of Realtors reported Tuesday. Sales were 16.6 percent lower compared with July of last year, while homes were sold at the slowest July pace since 2010. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

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U.S.-ECONOMY-HOME SALES

(230823) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 22, 2023 shows an advertisement in front of a real estate for sales in Millbrae, California, the United States. The sales of previously owned homes in the United States dropped 2.2 percent in July from June to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 4.07 million units, the National Association of Realtors reported Tuesday. Sales were 16.6 percent lower compared with July of last year, while homes were sold at the slowest July pace since 2010. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

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U.S.-ECONOMY-HOME SALES

(230823) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 22, 2023 shows an advertisement in front of a real estate for sales in Millbrae, California, the United States. The sales of previously owned homes in the United States dropped 2.2 percent in July from June to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 4.07 million units, the National Association of Realtors reported Tuesday. Sales were 16.6 percent lower compared with July of last year, while homes were sold at the slowest July pace since 2010. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

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Iwakuni air station

OSAKA, Japan - File photo taken in February 2010 shows the U.S. Marine Corps' Iwakuni Air Station in the western Japan prefecture of Yamaguchi. A senior defense ministry official sought the cooperation of the municipal government of Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on June 11, 2012, for the planned temporary deployment of MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft at the Iwakuni base before eventually deploying them at another U.S. base in Okinawa Prefecture.

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Containing device fallen in Monju reactor

TSURUGA, Japan - Workers prepare to install a large container to be used to hold a cylindrical device that fell in August 2010 inside the vessel of prototype fast-breeder reactor Monju in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, on June 22, 2011.

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Japan lose to Paraguay

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa (22) holds off Paraguay striker Lucas Barrios during the second half of a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010. Japan lost 5-3 on penalties.

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Japan lose to Paraguay

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada consoles defender Yuji Nakazawa (22) after Japan lost to Paraguay in a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010. Japan lost 5-3 on penalties.

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Ghana beat U.S. in World Cup second round

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson (L) blocks a shot from U.S. midfielder Benny Feilhaber (22) during the second half of a World Cup second-round match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 26, 2010. Ghana won 2-1 after extra time.

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Uruguay beat S. Korea in World Cup round of 16

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - South Korea's Cha Du Ri (22) and Uruguay's Jorge Fucile (4) and Alvaro Pereira vie for the ball in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 match at Nelson Mandela Port Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on June 26, 2010. Uruguay won 2-1.

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Japan striker Shinji Okazaki (R, 9) is congratulated by teammate Yuji Nakazawa (22) after scoring their team's third goal in the 87th minute of a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan won 3-1 and advanced to the knockout round of the event.

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa (22) clears a cross during the second half of a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan beat Denmark 3-1 to advance to the second round of the tournament.

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa (22) and Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner (11) fight for the ball in the first half of a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan beat Denmark 3-1 to advance to the second round of the tournament.

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Japanese man taken hostage by guerrillas in Colombia

BOGOTA, Colombia - Photographed on June 22, 2010, is the workplace in southwestern Colombia of a Japanese horticulturalist, Masao Tsutsui, who reportedly was kidnapped by left-wing guerillas in March. The captors, called the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, are demanding ransom for the immigrant from Japan, who went missing after leaving the place, according to sources.

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S. Africa deal France knockout blow but also fall at last hurdle

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar (R) falls after battling for the ball with France striker Franck Ribery during the first half of a World Cup Group A match at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. South Africa won 2-1, but both teams failed to advance to the knockout stage.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-3 against Chicago Cubs

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single in the fifth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 22, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-3 as the Mariners won 2-0.

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S. Korea battle to 2-2 draw with Nigeria to advance to 2nd round

DURBAN, South Africa - Fans of South Korea celebrate after South Korea ended a World Cup Group B match against Nigeria in a 2-2 draw at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 22, 2010, to advance to the second round of the World Cup.

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S. Africa deal France knockout blow but also fall at last hurdle

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Children blow vuvuzela horns as they watch a World Cup Group A match between South Africa and France at a public viewing area in Soweto near Johannesburg on June 22, 2010. South Africa won 2-1, but both teams failed to advance to the knockout stage.

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S. Korea battle to 2-2 draw with Nigeria to advance to 2nd round

DURBAN, South Africa - South Korea coach Huh Jung Moo gives instructions to his players during a World Cup Group B match against Nigeria at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. South Korea battled to a 2-2 draw with Nigeria to secure their passage into the second round of the World Cup.

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S. Korea advances, Nigeria goes out after draw

Durban, South Africa - South Korea striker Park Chu Young (L) scores his team's second goal in the 49th minute of a World Cup Group B match against Nigeria, which ended in a 2-2 draw at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. South Korea secured their passage into the second round of the tournament as Nigeria was eliminated.

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S. Korea advances, Nigeria goes out after draw

Durban, South Africa - South Korea players celebrate securing their passage into the second round of the World Cup tournament after a Group B match against Nigeria ended in a 2-2 draw at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. Nigeria was eliminated from the tournament.

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Date defeated by Dulgheru at Wimbledon tennis

Wimbledon, England - Kimiko Date Krumm of Japan looks rejected after losing a first-round match against Alexandra Dulgheru of Romania at the Wimbledon tennis championships at the All England Club in London on June 22, 2010. Date lost 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 1-6.

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Nishikori defeated by Nadal at Wimbledon tennis

WIMBLEDON, England - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns the ball during a first-round match against Rafael Nadal of Spain at the Wimbledon tennis championships at the All England Club in London on June 22, 2010. Nishikori lost 2-6, 4-6, 4-6.

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Date defeated by Dulgheru at Wimbledon tennis

WIMBLEDON, England - Kimiko Date Krumm of Japan returns the ball during a first-round match against Alexandra Dulgheru of Romania at the Wimbledon tennis championships at the All England Club in London on June 22, 2010. Date lost 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 1-6.

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Nishikori defeated by Nadal at Wimbledon tennis

WIMBLEDON, England - Kei Nishikori of Japan reacts after losing in a first-round match against Rafael Nadal of Spain at the Wimbledon tennis championships at the All England Club in London on June 22, 2010. Nishikori lost 2-6, 4-6, 4-6.

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S. Korea advances, Nigeria goes out after draw

Durban, South Africa - South Korea midfielder Park Ji Sung (2nd from R) celebrates with defender Kim Dong Jin (15) after a World Cup Group B match against Nigeria, which ended in a 2-2 draw at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. South Korea secured their passage into the second round of the tournament as Nigeria was eliminated.

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Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Argentina midfielder Juan Veron jumps for the ball during the second half of a World Cup Group B match against Greece at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. Argentina became the first team to win all three group matches as they beat Greece 2-0 to top the group.

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Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Greece defender Avraam Papadopoulos (L) and Argentina forward Lionel Messi battle for the ball during the second half of a World Cup Group B match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. Argentina became the first team to win all three group matches as they beat Greece 2-0 to top the group.

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Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Argentina coach Diego Maradona (L) shakes hand with referees after Argentina beat Greece 2-0 in a World Cup Group B match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. Argentina became the first team to win all three group matches to top Group B.

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S. Korea advances, Nigeria goes out after draw

Durban, South Africa - South Korea defender Cho Yong Hyung (R) competes for the ball with Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins during the second half of a World Cup Group B match at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. The match ended in a 2-2 draw as Nigeria was eliminated from the tournament.

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S. Korea advances, Nigeria goes out after draw

Durban, South Africa - South Korea midfielder Park Ji Sung celebrates after a World Cup Group B match against Nigeria, which ended in a 2-2 draw at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. South Korea secured their passage into the second round of the tournament as Nigeria was eliminated.

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S. Korea advances, Nigeria goes out after draw

Durban, South Africa - Nigeria midfielder Kalu Uche (L) and South Korea defender Cha Du Ri compete for the ball during the first half of a World Cup group B soccer match at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. The match ended in a 2-2 draw as Nigeria was eliminated from the tournament.

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S. Korea advances, Nigeria goes out after draw

Durban, South Africa - South Korea players celebrate the team's advancement to the second round of the tournament after a World Cup group B match against Nigeria which finished in a 2-2 draw at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. Nigeria was eliminated from the tournament.

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S. Korea advances, Nigeria goes out after draw

Durban, South Africa - South Korea striker Park Chu Young acknowledges supporters after scoring the team's go-ahead goal in the 49th minute of a World Cup group B match against Nigeria at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. The match ended in a 2-2 draw and Nigeria was eliminated from the tournament.

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S. Korea advances, Nigeria goes out after draw

Durban, South Africa - South Korea defender Lee Young Pyo (L) hugs striker Park Chu Young (C) after Park scored the team's go-ahead goal in the 49th minute of a World Cup group B match against Nigeria at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. The match ended in a 2-2 draw as Nigeria was eliminated from the tournament.

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Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Argentina players celebrate after beating Greece 2-0 in a World Cup Group B match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. Argentina became the first team to win all three group matches to top Group B.

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Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Argentina coach Diego Maradona (2nd from R) leaves the pitch with his players after Argentina beat Greece 2-0 in a World Cup Group B match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. Argentina became the first team to win all three group matches to top Group B.

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Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Argentina striker Martin Palermo celebrates after scoring Argentina's second goal in the 89th minute of a World Cup Group B match against Greece at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. Argentina became the first team to win all three group matches as they beat Greece 2-0 to top the group.

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S.Korea advances, Nigeria goes out after draw

Durban, South Africa - South Korea midfielder Park Ji Sung (7) and Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama fight for the ball during the first half of a World Cup group B match at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. The match ended in a 2-2 draw as Nigeria was eliminated from the tournament.

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Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Argentina defender Martin Demichelis (C) runs after scoring the opening goal in the 77th minute of a World Cup Group B match against Greece at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010, while Greece Clemente Rodriguez (3) stands near the goal. Argentina became the first team to win all three group matches as they beat Greece 2-0 to top the group.

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S. Korea tame battle to 2-2 draw with Nigeria to advance to 2nd round

DURBAN, South Africa - South Korea striker Park Chu Young heads the ball past Nigeria goalkeeper Vencent Enyeama (R) during the first half of a World Cup Group B match against Nigeria at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. South Korea battled to a 2-2 draw with Nigeria to secure their passage into the second round of the World Cup.

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S. Korea battle to 2-2 draw with Nigeria to advance to 2nd round

DURBAN, South Africa - Supporters of South Korea cheer for their team during a World Cup Group B match against Nigeria at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. South Korea battled to a 2-2 draw with Nigeria to secure their passage into the second round of the World Cup.

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Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Argentine coach Diego Maradona celebrates after his team's striker Martin Palermo scored Argentina's second goal in the 89th minute of a World Cup Group B match against Greece at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. Argentina won 2-0, becoming the first team to win all three group matches.

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Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Argentine coach Diego Maradona smiles during an interview before a World Cup Group B match between Argentina and Greece at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. Argentina beat Greece 2-0 to become the first team to win all three group matches.

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Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Argentine defender Martin Demichelis (2) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the 77th minute of a World Cup Group B match against Greece at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. Argentina won 2-0, becoming the first team to win all three group matches.

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Argentina make it 3 wins out of 3 as Greece exit

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Argentine forward Lionel Messi (top) shoots past Greece defender Loukas Vyntra during the second half of a World Cup Group B match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. Argentina won 2-0, becoming the first team to win all three group matches.